AB Forex
Spreadex
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Spreadex was established in 1999 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Spreadex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Spreadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at Spreadex.
| Feature | AB Forex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), registration number 190941 |
| Founded | 2003 | 1999 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Spreadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Spreadex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Spreadex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Spreadex does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Spreadex does not. Overall, Spreadex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Spreadex supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Spreadex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Spreadex compare. Spreadex runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Spreadex has a video library; AB Forex does not. Spreadex publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Spreadex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Spreadex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Spreadex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Spreadex uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Skrill among the two brokers. Spreadex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Spreadex offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Spreadex easier to reach in real time. Spreadex offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Spreadex offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Spreadex supports 1, giving AB Forex broader global reach. Spreadex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |